I tried to flip my Leatherman open like you did with your SOG in the intro and threw it across the room.

@edgeofeternity101

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeffrey Heesch OOOOOOHHHHHH

@danielz2424

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeffrey Heesch Whoops. I have a Super Tool 300 that I broke in enough to where I can flip it open and closed like a balisong! I'm a pretty big fan of Leatherman.

@vincentjaegers7717

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Z Maby you need to buy the leatherman surge

@danielz2424

8 жыл бұрын

Vincent Jaegers I did! It's got more tools than the Super Tool but I don't care for it as much because it's much heavier, and in my case, much stiffer too :(

@mikeymcfly8447

8 жыл бұрын

because you dont eat your wheaties and you suck

I hate the term "if you're just starting out." Anyone who knows how to use a pair of pliers, a screwdriver, and know how to open a pocket knife, you are all ready prepared to buy the most advanced multitool, that suits your needs, availability on the market. Not only that, if their needs do not change, they are prepared to buy possibly the last multitool they'll ever need. I like multitools as much as anyone, but I also know that many people looking - aren't looking to start a collection, or work their way up, but to simply buy a single tool that suits their needs, and aren't researching to find not a good starter tool, but the best tool for their current needs. Plain and simple.

@MasterK9Trainer

7 жыл бұрын

I get what you are saying Michael. It's a matter of just looking at the packaging which tells you it's features and then choosing one. And the simpler models are for people who only want a few common things, like those cheap Swiss Army knives (File, scissors, can opener, etc) and don't require too much or any add on tools. I have an original Leatherman and some cheap mini multi-tools and one given as a gift, so I am good, but I have looked at the new models when I go knife shopping and the back of the package gives you all the information about the tool.

@rodx5571

7 жыл бұрын

Michael, some people have no idea how useful a multi tool can be. To some people 200$ for a Charge TTI is way too much for a tool they dont know how useful it can be. For some younger people more than a few dollar is too much. That being said, I have an extensive collection of these types of tools, and mine are mostly the high end Leatherman, SOG, Gerber and such. I would suggest not getting the SOG Powerlock, get the Power Assist. Much more useful tool. Power assist blades are spring assist and accessible with the tool closed. Big advantage. One note on the SOG tools, the crimper is far superior to any i have used on any tool (including task specific crimpers), i used them to wire up some trailers in the field today and was blown away by the ease of use and the fact it crimped perfectly, and did not mutilate the connector plastic. But i digress. Let us not forget as our needs change, our emphasis on quality also changes. A 5$ chinese multitool worked yesterday, but today i want a Gerber. Tomorrow i may want a Leatherman. My personal favorites in my fleet of tools is a toss up between the SOG Power assist, and the Leatherman Surge (new model, with changeable cutter blades), both tools are expensive. I have a multitool of one type or another in every one of my vehicles (including motorcycles), trailers and tool boxes. Have used every one at one time or another to bail me out of a jam of varying severity. Money well spent in any case.

@MJLiptak

7 жыл бұрын

Rod X You are the first person I've seen that said they had to gradually escalate up the food chain of multitools. I guess to some people these "tools" are accessories, and in that case I guess a gradually escalation is necessary. I wasn't familiar with the tools you mentioned, so I Google them to take a look. I agree and they are most likely trickier to use than the average standard Swiss Army knife, but I didn't see anything that would require more than simply familiarizing yourself with the tool, let alone buying and spending time with a less sophisticated tool before moving up. I retired from the fire service, and my time in the fire service started as a volunteer at the age of 16. Some firefighters start later in life, and people come from all sorts of backgrounds, with all different types of skill sets. Regardless of age, or background, you are taught to use the right tool for the job at hand. When assigned to the rescue squad you didn't use a Sawzall to open cars until you were able to realize how useful a hydraulic cutting tool was. Younger people might surprise you on how quickly they can learn how to use a seemingly complicated tool. Although, it not surprising that some aren't able to, but this post isn't about hydraulic tools, or even major cutting tools. It's about pliers that also have screwdrivers, knife blades and several other implements on them. Someone who doesn't need the tools on a multitool, and buys one anyway, may not realize how useful one is. But, anyone (anyone at all) who knows how to use pliers, screwdrivers, wire cutters, pocket knife, a mini saw & scissors, and a file (or even just a couple of what I listed) can use any multitool. Yes, there may be implements they're not familiar with, but having a awl will not hinder their ability to cut, or strip wire.

@moonrunner8791

7 жыл бұрын

Rod X where you shopping that a tti is $200??

@Durwood71

6 жыл бұрын

I think that comment applies to people who aren't sure they will like carrying a multitool. You want to buy something cheap to try out before spending real money. I started with a Leatherman Wingman, and once I realized that, yeah, this is something I find genuinely useful then I "upgraded" to a Victorinox SwissTool X.

My Leatherman Wave is always with me. I’ve tried SOG and Gerber multitools, but the Leatherman is still #1 for me.

*That "$28" Wingman is now over $60 in 2020, clearly no longer a great value.*

@apierc1

3 жыл бұрын

I eat my words, very odd wingman started off so cheap in the US.

@schmidtythekidd

3 жыл бұрын

Ebay for $35 in good used condition

you forgot the leatherman surge (the best leatherman)

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing it. I use Victorinox at work and as edc, I love it!!

Been carrying a Wingman for 4 years now. Love it. Use it daily.

Hello! My favourite M.T.s are the Leathermans, from the smallest to the biggest.

Great video! Thank you. I would have to say my 2 favorite's are the, Leatherman Surge and the Gerber Suspension.

i used to own a good pricey Leatherman and a victorinox for my back up, i used my leatherman pliers to cut a thick wire on my surprised i damage my leatherman pliers so weak metal pliers then i pull out my victorinox to continue to cut the thick wire it cut the thick wire flawlessly, i end up giving away my Leatherman useless. i will never own a expensive Leatherman again. i even use my victorinox pliers to cut a nail then hammer it wow no damage done, really well made victorinox.

@ccmogs5757

3 жыл бұрын

True - sold my rebar after buying a spirit :)

Thank you for this post. Really really nice for me; I was looking for this RANGE of view. Keep on thinking!

Love a great multitool discussion! The best overall multitool, purely for function as a tool for any job, is the Swisstool X. It has everything you would want, maximises the space, all outside accessible tools and super high quality. Its negative is the price and the bulk. The best compact size multi tool is the Leatherman Skeletool. It can happily replace an EDC knife. If you want a few more tools, I like the Gerber MP400. The best mini multi tool, I think, is the Gerber Dime, which just edges out the Leatherman Squirt with its better bottle opener and its package opener. The best and most complete multi tool as a starter tool, for the best price, is the Leatherman Rebar. Great toolset and design. If price was no option and you could just have one, or are buying for a non-enthusiast, the wave or charge series from Leatherman is ideal. The Spirit is a good alternative, too. Other favourites are the Gerber MP600 for its bombproof durability and low price, the Leatherman Blast (if you can still find it) for its very complete toolset, the Sog Powerlock which has IMO the best plier head in the game, and the Leatherman Crunch for its very inventive take on locking pliers, which have a specific functionality done very well.

@frederickj.7136

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Pete.

@officialWWM

5 жыл бұрын

In your opinion. I disagree with almost all of your assessments.

@RP-dy5mu

2 жыл бұрын

@@officialWWM Obviously it's his opinion, based on the fact that he said it.

Just like you said at the beginning, this is a very helpful video for someone looking for his 1st multi tool, I really appreciate the time and thought invested in this video. Thanks you very much for this important service!

Just got my Wave+ in the mail yesterday ... For the money and versatility it offers, it's pretty hard to beat. It checks the box for 95% or more of daily tasks likely and build quality is outstanding. The diamond-coated file makes for one hell of a tool to hone your other knives too. I like how all of the blades & file are access from the outside of the tool, which will be used more often, and specialty tools are found within. All of the blades can be access with one hand easily and they lock into place very tightly. I would definitely buy another Wave+ to keep in different vehicles and bags.

I have owned most of these, I have to say that the Gerber let me down as I found through normal use (for me, a critical facilities tech) I had a couple of snapped tools, namely screw drivers. The Victorinox is nice, but I find their SAKs have a better tool selection in a smaller package. The SOG is just damn nice. Good selection of tools, great pliers, excellent fit and finish. But right now I carry a Victorinox S557 in the pocket with a Leatherman Crunch on my belt for work. And an Victorinox Explorer Plus for outside of work.

I have my Leatherman Surge and Victorinox Spirit and both have saved me on multiple occasions great multitools

@AimSmall101

8 жыл бұрын

which one is your favorite?

A very good video. There are really good multitools, thank you. I'm a suscriber from Spain!!

Victorinox!

Great job! Very complete and detailed, good information.

My best friend works at Leatherman. He will be happy to hear that you enjoy them so much. My EDC is a wingman for the average day to day, but carry a Surge to work and any camping/hunting/hiking days

I had one of the first Leatherman tools, then traded up to a Super Tool, which I managed to lose at work. A friend gave me a Leatherman Charge, which I also mangaged to lose. Currently back to my original, which has been used so often it is as loose as a balisong knife! thinking of getting the SOG now, glad to see a review of it.

Researching my first multi tool and found this. Thanks for the great info!

6:20 the screwdriver on the can openers of victorinox knives and tools are designed to also work with philips 1/2 heads :).

Not a whole lot of people even mention the wingman and it is my first ever multi tool and it made me happy to see that you Put it in your list

Excellent review - thanks for posting.

Excellent overview on the full range of options out there. I appreciated the open-mindedness instead of fanboy/brand-centric approach seen in so many other reviewers.

Nice video, good attention to the little details such as how it feels in your hand. You did forget to mention the little flathead driver located at the top of many of the tools (e.g. the Spirit's cap lifter and can opener) though. Also, the "nail file" is actually just a file. For filing metal and wood and other materials. Most of use it for out nails--I certainly do--but it's good for people to know the range of uses it has.

I just went out and ordered the Victorinox Spirit because of your review.Thank you!

I found that the Gerber is most useful for people who tend to carry a pocketknife and need the pliers more often than a blade. If I am not carrying a knife then I carry the Leatherman wave as the blades are easier to get to than the Gerber. The wave also has an optional pocketclip for it and an optional extension to accept 1/4" bits. I find that both the Leatherman and the Gerber come with sub-standard sheaths.

I was given a Victorinox Swisstool in 1997, carried and used daily. Still a part of my work kit. A friend's Leatherman fell apart after a year. Easy choice for me.

Great Review Buddy,your Channel is awesome !

Good informative review! Thanks.

Victorinox is the best, no contest. Not only are all the implements accessible with the tool closed, but each implement has its own spring, so they can be opened one at a time like a pocket knife rather than pulling out one implement and having all the rest come along for the ride like on a Leatherman. Plus the quality of the materials and workmanship is superior to any other tool on the market. I've been beating on my SwissTool X for years, and it still looks practically new.

@Billhumphreys3370

3 жыл бұрын

I once used a Spirit X in a storm while camping. Out in the rain for half an hour putting up a tarp, cutting rope, in half dark and rain. You have to search for the tools, and then shred your soft wet nails to bits to open the tools. You also need two hands to access the tools. Great build quality, but NOT practical. The Free P4 allows one handed operation, and you don't rip your nails to bits. Doing an armchair review is quite different from using the tool in half darkness, cold and wet, when you have to hold a flapping tarp with one hand and deploy the tools with the other.

@Durwood71

3 жыл бұрын

@@Billhumphreys3370 The Leatherman Free P4 is a flimsy piece of junk. I bought one and was so disappointed with the quality that I returned it to the store within 10-minutes. Still have my trusty Victorinox SwissTool X, though. I've beat the hell out of it around the house, on the job, at the campsite, and it has never let me down. Finding the right implement is no more difficult than any other multitool, and as for shredding your nails, I've never had that problem, but then I keep my SwissTool clean and lubricated, so the implements are easy to open.

I love the Leatherman Style CS for how many tools it fits in a tiny, easy to carry package. The scissors are almost as good as real scissors and the blade holds an edge well. I'm always opening packages with it. Way more useful than the PS, although you can't fly with it. The frame has some flex under heavy torque, so it's not the burliest, but the size to utility ratio is excellent. You can carry it on your keychain or a belt loop. Even better, it fits Nite Ize S-biner products perfectly. The tiny S-biners even fit through the lanyard hole. I've carried it clipped on a bra strap, a zipper pull and on shoelaces. It's awesome for when you have no pockets.

Great video budy, help me decide. what i want. Thanks a lot

I love your videos. They make my day that much better. Thank you for great content. Keep up the good work. Have a good day.

Great info and well presented !

The only one with a "nail file" is the leatherman style, the rest of them are flat mill files, sure you can use them on your finger nails but they will tear your fingers up.

You forgot the leatherman surge. It's one of the biggest, most versital and hardest wearing tools leatherman makes and has a tool loadout that makes it extremely well suited for both utility and outdoor use. Not to mention that it is only priced slightly higher then its little brother the wave but gives you a lot more for the money. Funny how it is rarely mentioned in this type of review.

Great video, very informative !!

Very good presentation. I have several of these. My current overall favorite is the SAK Spirit for tool completeness, accessibility and sturdiness. Plus it's beautiful. Of the Leathermen (plural), I am lucky to have purchased a Knifeless Fuse, now retired. The logic being I will always have a capable locking folder with me. With a backup, of course. Will checkout your other vids.

Just added a fourth Leatherman MT and they do not overlap; Pocket Survival Tool, MUT EOD, "Raptor" and Style PS ! For a fixed blade may look at the SOG SEAL Pup with the upgraded sheath to complement the SOG Trident. Remember The Pen is mightier than the Sword (with the Fisher Space Pen Refill). Eyes UP and lights down, tjl Sent by Win7Pro64 w/ADSL

I gave my father the Leatherman Surge which is the bigger brother of the Wave and he simply loves it, it has a ton of tools accessible from the outside, I know it is kind of heavy and big so it´s definitely not considered for EDH.

Squirt is good for having on the desk at home. I pick it up all the time for wire stripping, tightening a screw, opening boxes, cutting string. Everyone should have at least that one.

Fantastic Video! Thanks For Sharing!

I got a wingman for my dad for father's day, I was so impressed with it I took the plunge and ordered a leatherman surge

I'm lucky enough to have items close to some of these already: a Leatherman Juice Xe6 (which gets carried every day for my warehouse job), and more recently, a Leatherman Style CS which is surely going into my survival tin.

Great video. great comparison. However, I prefer Leatherman Surge and the Juice CS4.

I bought the Sidekick over the wingman because I got mine for the outdoors, and the saw and straight edge blade, to me, are more useful than the scissors and part serrated blade.

I have the leatherman surge and really like it and the diamond file sharpens knives really good, I keep it in the small pouch on my schf36 sheath

@atracy4561

9 жыл бұрын

Allen White www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z7CQYPG

i personaly love my sog power loc. i've had most of the others and the pliers on the power loc make it worth it. i do a lot of work on cars and having pliers i can easily loosen bolts with is really nice

I edc a leatherman sidekick and I love it for my line of work (mechanic) I have to use it at least 3 times a day. by the way loved the video

All of those tools are nice, but I have the Gerber brand multi-tools and love them. The best one that I have is the Gerber Center Drive which have the tools I use most and is kept at home. I also have two cheaper Gerber multi-tools which I keep in my backpack, and EDC bag.I like Gerber's screwdriver bits most of all since they are practical and easy to change out. The knife blade on the larger Gerber Center Drive is larger and one like I have on my knife. The other tools would not be used that much around the house or when camping, but good to have on that tool.

Brother thanks for the reviews, I still have the most important question for me. Those all of them have the locking feature when the tool is all the way out? With the screw drivers and knives and all of the rest on the leatherman and the swiss? Thanks a lot

I own the leatherman sidekick and I use the daw at least once a week and I've owned it for 3 years and it's still sharp

Полезный обзор для многих. Спасибо. Useful review for many. Thanks.

Leatherman,Gerber, sog,Victorinox , bear&sons and schrade I have multitool from all of the brands,I enjoy collecting them and using them like I collect and use knives

Thanks for this video! Got very interested in the PS4

Great video, thank you!

Excelente análisis de cada una de las multi herramientas. God Bless 👍🏼☝🏼️

great video.alot of great info.thanks

Its just a file, not a nail file

@misterman1371

5 жыл бұрын

jw golding and a metal saw

@poormansmtb5204

5 жыл бұрын

I used the file on me leathman rebar for everything from wood metal and my nails and it worked great

@dakotasummers1585

4 жыл бұрын

Wood file, metal file, and metal saw. It is by no means a nail file,

@-Tidgy

3 жыл бұрын

Well I mean it can do your nails so he's not incorrect...

@johannesberg4055

3 жыл бұрын

I would not recommend using a diamond coated file on your nails😅

great video. I carry my leatherman wave in my E.D.C. and if not me wave then my skeletool. great M.Ts in my opinion.

Surge is my favorite out of all, and the mini skelitool lookin one but it has scissors and a knife blade instead of pliars. The Surge has a removable diamond sharpener and saw. But you can also buy any t shank blade to put on it. I made a video as well about why I choose it

@rodx5571

7 жыл бұрын

Have a Surge. A generally superior tool.

You gotta get a Gerber Legend. Beats out nearly every tool. It can use an adapter, which give it a 1/4" drive socket able to hold any small tool bit, or 1/4" hex sockets. The "saw" blade is actually just a adapter able to use any small saw blade used in small hand jigsaws. It comes with a grit-blade which can actually cut concrete, but you can buy larger(and longer) saw blades and carry them separately. When camping I used to carry a 14" coarse-tooth saw blade for cutting down deadfall for fires. Nice thing about the Legend - the wire cutters are actually high carbide inserts held in by a small torx bolt. when they chip or break, you just rotate them 1/3 of the way around for a new cutting surface. New inserts can be purchased - unlike most other multi-tools, which don't give you a solution when the wire cutter section no longer works.

Great video keep it up!!

I have the Swiss tool and the fit and finish is outstanding there really is no comparison, the only downside I have found is sometimes the pliers aren’t quite big enough for the task, I am a heating and air guy and actually use my multi tools, I also have the super tool 300 in black and it’s built like a tank but on the large/ heavy side.

@RP-dy5mu

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like that you can't swap it. I need the leatherman ratchet if I'm doing anything that requires screwing more than one or two screws.

I own wave and love it but the swiss tool and s.o.g are awesome!!!

Have had a Leatherman Wave for years and just learned from your video how to tell the serrated blade from the plain blade from the top (pivot side) Thanks. Like most all your videos.

@midnightmover2329

5 жыл бұрын

Spike You’re not terribly bright are you?

@spike4628

5 жыл бұрын

@@midnightmover2329 what does "bright" mean?

@midnightmover2329

5 жыл бұрын

Spike “intelligent”

great video, and perfect timing. been searching for another multi-tool and like you said, you wish there was something like this when you were searching, you did that for everyone going forward. thanks!

I have a wingman and thinking about upgrading, is the charge that much better than the wave for the money?

Can't help to notice quiet a few leathermans

As someone that is a long time owner of the original Wave and a fairly new owner to the Skeletool. First the Wave never ever pinched me and the Skeletool if you get the big extendeder you can use a normal set of bits and use it closed.

I have three leathermans. Skeletool, wingman and wave+ black. They all have good tools and I use them regularly. Different sizes and weight. My favourite? Maybe the Skeletool, but then........ I don’t need them all. I just like the look, feel, design and quality. It’s a feel good thing as well as being practical. I will probably buy more...... The price of Leatherman’s does vary enormously. The US prices are the cheapest. Usually with careful eBay shopping I can find comparable prices. The high volume selling multi tools have better prices. The Leatherman wave has heaps of deals and good used options.

Leatherman charge TTi is definitely the best (even though it's pretty expensive) :)

@17bigdawg

6 жыл бұрын

AcePreps love my TTI. I have noticed Surge has a huge following but Tti does great for me

@dakotasummers1585

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a surge, supertool 300 and rebar. Supertools my fave

Nice video! Liked about the larger ones they had driver bits, sadly not the universal bits you can get anywhere right? I was surprised how bad SOG PowerLock was to get out the tools and then uncomfortable to use them as well, now there's the SOG PowerAssist and from what I can tell its one heck of an improvement and it has that feature I always wanted in a multi tool the spring assisted knife! Hope you take a look into the PowerAssist its pricey at the moment being $120 on their site but Amazon got em at $53. Spring assisted knife on a multi tool, brings tears to my eyes!

I have been carrying my Leatherman Charge Ti(not the TTI) for about 8 years now, and it has served me fantastically well. there are a few small things I would change if I was the designer, but truly its my favorite. I would give a mention to the style CS, which in my opinion is superior to the PS. I personally think that a pliers that small isn't going to do what I want it to in 90% of situations. but I haven't tested one, so I am only assuming.

I don't think leatherman or any similar co. ever thought someone might need to file their nails in a survival situation lol. I would just call them what they are, which is a diamond coated file. Great video man keep em comin.

what is the actual weight of the swisstool spirit X I've heard everything from 8 oz to 4 oz so if some could weigh it personally and tell me it would be greatly appreciated

There is functions and tools on every one of them that I like. I wished I can build one.

The files on these for the most part are not “nail files” - they’re actual hardened files that will file/slot metal.

one more thing to keep in mind is that leatherman has a full lifetime warranty and will replace your tool no questions asked should you ever have a problem.. To me that is worth quite a bit, it means unless you lose it you should have a tool for life.. I am not sure about the other knives but for me leatherman is top of the line..

@alexcovarrubias3306

9 жыл бұрын

Victorinox also has a lifetime warranty

@joshuecanary

8 жыл бұрын

+Johnny Digital 25 years is pretty good and i like it

@johnnydigital4931

8 жыл бұрын

Glenn Kievit Didn't say it was bad, just making a correction.

Im really surprised I didn't see the Leatherman Surge on this is list. Frankly I think that would be #1 hands down. I can get over the extra weight and size when you I take into account all the tools it has, plus the saw "mod" with the Bosch saw's that work on it just make the Surge blow all the other ones out of the water! But like most things, it really comes down to preference, so if those are what work for you, than I get it.

I’ve had Sog and Gerber and the Leatherman wave but personally the Leatherman Crunch is my go to. Show me another hands free tool and I might consider it.

Watching in 2022 and that "cheap" $28 leatherman is now running $70, talk about a mark up … that inflation is ridiculous! 😤

you do the best videos, keep em coming! oh the wingman and is now like double the price. or something like that. thx again.

An excellent overall review. But can't agree about the ergos on the Skeletool. Really wanted one. Knew. Brick & Mortar store that sold them. Went to buy one, and it was easily the most awkward handling multi-tool I've ever tried. Feel is very subjective. I'm just glad I had a chance to handle one before buying.

Leatherman Crunch. You should check it out.

The file you are talking about on the victorinox is a metal file and not like you said a nail file. Also the small side is a metal saw. Try it out, it works great.

very nice multitools and good video 5* , like the review is very useful,so wich one is on The BEST Multitool for Survival&Outdoors your top 3 list ?? and wich one will be the No.1 Multitool the Best ever in the world ? for Survival and Outdoors ? thanks

The SOG PowerLock, you can remove the shields for easier access

Good review. I would just make one suggestion if I could. Maybe write down an outline or script that you can follow. I think that would help you to say "uh" and "um" much less. I'm not trying to rip on you. I do the same thing. It is just very distracting when you are the listener. I am guilty of doing it probably more than you. Thanks for the review.

hey guys im New too multitools . What do you think about The leatherman rebar as a beginners model? sry for the grammar my mobilephone sucks at english because im from germany

The wingman pliers work great for stripping wires

I don't like curved shanks on the Gerber drivers. But the file looks like a hum dinger (if it's good hard steel).

My gerbers the same style but way different, it doesn't have scissors, you can close the pliers when using tools, it has a full size blade and a full size serrated blade i love it my dad gave it to me when i was 13 and he used it for edc as a cop. The only thing i hate is that the pliers poke out the top about a centimetre, very annoying.

i have a spirit swiss tool, i think it's very very well built, it's rellay extremly smooth, and you can get all the tools from the out side, for me it's the favorite tool

@Billhumphreys3370

3 жыл бұрын

Yes... But you have to use two hands to open the tools, and you need to see the nail-busting opening grooves. Good luck using this in the dark.

I like the Wingman most of all!

Is the weight on the Victorinox Spirit accurate? Look heavy for 5.75 ounces.

Im in the law enforcement profession and was wondering which multi tool you would recommend for me to add to my duty belt?